Mr. Lacock's Motion (Injury to the Capitol, 1814)

Mr. Lacock's Motion (Abner Lacock) (War of 1812)

Verlag: Roger C. Weightman, Washington D. C., 1814

Beschreibung

Octavo. 2 pages. Disbound. "Resolved, that a committee be appointed to inquire and report to the senate, the extent of the injury done to the Capitol, and other public buildings of the United States". Abner Lacock (1770-1837) was an American surveyor, civil engineer, and politician from Rochester, Pennsylvania. On August 24, 1814, the attack occurred during a congressional recess, the House having adjourned for the session in April. When Members returned in September, Congress considered removing the seat of government from Washington. Fearing that a temporary relocation would become permanent, opponents killed the motion on the House Floor. It would take nearly five years to rebuild the House Chamber. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000991

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Titel: Mr. Lacock's Motion (Injury to the Capitol, ...

Verlag: Roger C. Weightman, Washington D. C.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1814

Einband: Sheets

Zustand: Very Good